Smothered Potatoes in the Rice Cooker -

Smothered Potatoes in the Rice Cooker

Smothered Potatoes in the Rice Cooker is a great set and forget hack

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 87 kcal

1 tbsp Bacon Up You could use bacon grease from previously cooked bacon, but if not this is a great subsititue.
1 lb potatoes Russet, Idaho or Yukon Gold all work well
1 pinch sea salt to your taste
1 cups water I usually do to cover the potatoes.
1 cups chicken stock optional for more flavor use in replace of water

Prep the Potatoes
Wash and cut the potatoes into small, even-sized pieces. Leave the skins on for a rustic texture or peel them for a smoother bite—whichever you prefer. The prep time for this can be from zero to twenty minutes depnding on what course you take.
Assemble in the Rice Cooker
Place the potatoes in the rice cooker pot. Add the bacon grease and a large pinch of salt. Optional: For more flavor, use chicken stock instead of water. Pour enough liquid to cover potatoes halfway. If you add too much water, it will still be delicous, but youu will be waiting forever!
Cook
Set the rice cooker to its “cook” setting and let it do its thing. Depending on your rice cooker, this should take about 20–30 minutes.
Check for Doneness
When the rice cooker switches to “warm” or shuts off, check the potatoes. They should be fork-tender. If needed, add a splash of water or stock and cook a little longer.
Make It Loaded (Optional)
For a loaded version, mix in shredded cheese while the potatoes are still hot. Add a dollop of sour cream, sprinkle on crumbled bacon, and finish with chopped chives or green onions.

Additional toppings for loaded style potatoes:

Nutrition comes from creating a recipe in MyFitnessPal

Total:	520	91	4	8	8
Per Serving:	87	15	1	1	1

Keyword bacon up, rice cooker, smothered potatoes